Selphie

Selphie specializes in Rehab and Alzheimer's.

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1. a rant to my fellow aides

   Selphie replied to NM nurse to be's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   We used to be like that before a few months ago. Our DON, after hearing many complaints, decided to catch them (not all the cnas but some were doing it) in the act one night while they (including...

2. For those who work in LTC facility, what is the doctor like?

   Selphie replied to NP Sam's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Our MD comes in about twice a month but that's usually on dayshift, which I never work unless I volunteer, because I'm an evening-shifter. But he knows next to nothing about the residents according...

3. BAD PRECEPTOR!!

   Selphie replied to NurxingRoxx's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   When I first started out, I had a similar problem. I asked for a different trainer and the facility complied. I lucked out and had possibly the best teacher I could ever ask for, who patiently dealt...

4. a rant to my fellow aides

   Selphie replied to NM nurse to be's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Nightshift is required to do a lot of tasks where I work in addition to bed checks. They clean out the shower rooms (I'm not talking a simple spray down and wiping...I mean wiping down the walls and...

5. Get reamed out in front of everyone

   Selphie replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   This is sound advice. It happens but it should not be tolerated. This behavior is not only disrespectful to you, but it is also disrespectful to the residents and their families. He or she should...

6. Thanks CNAs

   Selphie replied to license.nurse85's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Thank you! Your post was very sweet.

7. What hours do you CNAs work? Night Hours and Day Hours?

   Selphie replied to lina.561's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I work in a nursing home. We work 8 hour shifts at my facility. I work second shift from 3pm-11pm. I've worked all three shifts and I can honestly say that second shift is my favorite. The only...

8. I must have missed the chapter on bites

   Selphie replied to azeala's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Aww, lol! I've had that happen to me. I've been punched, kicked, clawed, bitten, groped, spit on, cussed out, had my ponytail pulled, had things (dirty briefs, bm, emesis basins and bedpans as well as...

9. I got a job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   Selphie replied to titans767's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   That place sounds wonderful. Good

10. CHUX.

    Selphie replied to FraidoCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We've recently started having to do these tasks too. And this is inbetween rounds, call lights, complete bed changes, 4-6 showers, and "brief shredders". I enjoy ranting about it with you. :)...

11. Hoyer slings

    Selphie replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My DON doesn't allow it because she says it's due to increased chances of skin breakdown. The DON also goes in behind us to make sure that we don't do it. Honestly, I think there are certain...